EU Farm Policy: EU agriculture ministers meet in Luxembourg to renegotiate the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy, with farm incomes, climate action, and how much flexibility countries get all in the spotlight. Wildfire Impacts on Farm Labor: In Washington state, wildfire smoke and early-season fires are already worsening conditions for about 113,000 farmworkers, pushing advocates to push for air-quality checks and safer work practices. Weather Risk for Farmers: Researchers warn a “super El Niño” could hit global agriculture by about $342bn and threaten 500 million smallholder farmers, raising fears for rainfed production and food supply chains. Soil Tech Investment: Saudi deeptech startup Terraxy raised $3m to scale soil regeneration and carbon capture, aiming to boost sandy-soil productivity while storing carbon. Monsoon Anxiety in India: With El Niño building and IMD forecasting below-normal monsoon rainfall, analysts link weaker rains to food prices, power costs, inflation, and household budgets. Food Security & Finance: Qatar’s food security push is being pitched as an investment advantage, with IFC highlighting high self-sufficiency in dairy and poultry. Water Projects: Iraq’s Chamchamal water project is reported 40% complete and could finish by year-end, targeting decades of shortages. Dairy Pricing Basics: Wisconsin producers get a clearer look at how “mailbox price” is calculated under federal milk marketing rules. Pakistan Mango Exports: Pakistan’s mango exports may fall up to 30% as Middle East conflict dampens demand and raises shipping costs. Philippines Port Safety: The Philippines’ agriculture department orders a deeper structural assessment of the General Santos Fish Port Complex after earthquake-related closures. California Automation: California farms are turning to automation as labor costs rise and prices stay tight, including robotized transplanting and autonomous plant transport. Fertilizer & Climate Debate: New commentary flags how excessive fertilizer use can worsen soil and climate impacts, renewing calls for more sustainable approaches.